Djaleni Mako
San Diego,CA
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Lajolla Nurses Homecare
10.2001 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Provide compassionate care and support to patients in their homes, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.
- Document patients' health status, progress, and any changes in their condition.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Education
Deploma - Medical Assisting
UEI College - Fresno
San Diego, CA01.2000
Certificate - CNA & CHHA
Grossmont Adult School
El Cajon, CA01.1997
Skills
- Patient Care
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Household Chores
- Client Requirements
- Progress Documentation
- Records Maintenance
- ADLs Assistance
- Care Plan Assessment
- Quality Program Protocols
- Time Management
- Compassionate Communication
- Household Management
- Activities of Daily Living Assistance
- Strong Ethics
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- PPE Usage
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Mobility Support
- Community Activities
- Client Transportation
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Ambulating Patients
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Cook Healthy Meals
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Attentive to People
- Personal Care Assistance
- Clean Living Spaces
Timeline
Caregiver
Lajolla Nurses Homecare
10.2001 - Current
Deploma - Medical Assisting
UEI College - Fresno
Certificate - CNA & CHHA
Grossmont Adult School
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